Abstract
The purpose of this survey was to describe the current status of pediatric consultation-liaison (C-L) services in the United States. A total of 144 pediatric C-L programs were surveyed, with a response rate of 33%. Financial and staffing constraints were cited as common problems; 61% of programs reported an increase in consultation requests over the past 5 years, however, 30% of services reported a decrease in funding. Collection rates for professional billings average 30%; 57% of services reported an increase in clinical service demands at the expense of teaching and liaison activities. Discussion includes recommendations based on the results of the survey.
MeSH terms
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Child
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Child Psychiatry / economics
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Child Psychiatry / statistics & numerical data*
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Child Psychiatry / trends
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Health Care Surveys
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Hospitals / statistics & numerical data
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Hospitals / trends
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Humans
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Medical Staff, Hospital / statistics & numerical data
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Medical Staff, Hospital / trends
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Mental Health Services / organization & administration
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Mental Health Services / statistics & numerical data
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Mental Health Services / trends
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Practice Patterns, Physicians' / economics
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Practice Patterns, Physicians' / statistics & numerical data*
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Practice Patterns, Physicians' / trends
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Referral and Consultation / economics
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Referral and Consultation / statistics & numerical data*
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Referral and Consultation / trends
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Time Factors
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United States